Horse racing rules, policies and forms

Horse racing rules and policies help ensure that the B.C. horse racing industry operates fairly and with integrity. People and companies involved in horse racing in the province are required to follow the rules and policies otherwise they may face penalties.

On this page

• Rules
• Policies
• Penalties
• Forms

Rules

Learn about the rules of thoroughbred and standardbred horse racing as well as related regulations in the B.C. Gaming Control Regulation document.

• Rules of Thoroughbred and Standardbred Horse Racing in British Columbia (PDF)
• Gaming Control Regulation

Policies

Read about specific policies related to various aspects of horse racing in British Columbia.

• New Race Track Operator Registration and Licensing (PDF, 189KB)
• Horse Racing Policy: Vaccinations (PDF)
• Horse Racing Policy: Air Quality (PDF)
• Horse Racing Policy: Extreme Temperature (PDF)
• Horse Racing Policy: Shock Wave Therapy - Thoroughbred (PDF)
• Horse Racing Policy: Designated Scratch Time (PDF)
• Establishing, Relocating or Substantially Changing a Teletheatre (PDF)
• Reporting the Death of a Horse (PDF)
• Cornell Collar Usage: July 2, 2012 (PDF)
• Breathalyser Testing of Licensees: November 2, 2017 (PDF)
• Licensee Drug Testing: November 2, 2017 (PDF)
• Erythropoietin or Darbepoetin Testing: May 12, 2008 (PDF)
• Shock Wave Therapy: April 26, 2006 (PDF)

Penalties

Horse racing industry participants including companies, owners, jockeys, drivers, and others may face penalties if they violate B.C. horse racing rules or policies.

• Penalty Guidelines for Thoroughbred Horse Racing Licensee Violations (PDF)
• Penalty Guidelines for Standardbred Horse Racing Licensee Violations (PDF)

Forms

• Cornell Collar Usage Form (PDF)